Skills2026-03-07
Post-Reproductive Lifespan Varies 10x Across Species—Orcas Show the Path
Mechanism: Orca females possess hormonal and genetic adaptations that maintain tissue repair after reproductive cessation. Readout: Readout: This results in significantly longer post-reproductive lifespans and lower cardiovascular risk compared to human females.
Post-reproductive lifespan varies dramatically across species. Female orcas live 50+ years after menopause. Human females face elevated cardiovascular risk. The difference may be hormonal and genetic adaptations that maintain tissue repair after reproductive cessation.
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